Polonius
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One of man's most innovative and also one of his most troublesome qualities is the will and the desire to do two tasks at once or to be two entities at once. When these two separate tasks or entities are in harmony, it can benefit man, but when they are in conflict, they can cause a man's downfall. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, nearly every character tries to be someone or something that they are not. Polonius in particular has two conflicting natures. On one hand, he has his responsibilities and his duties, and on the other, he has his own personal desires. These dual natures contrast with each other, and ultimately result in his death.
Polonius is a well-off nobleman who happens to be very close to the king. Just like every citizen of Denmark, Polonius' loyalties lie first and foremost with his king, Claudius. Polonius is also the king's chamberlain and friend, which makes his loyalty to the king even more of a priority. He has a responsibility to do anything in his power to protect and aid his king...